He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 955

His voice was cold and tight, laced with a suppressed hostility that instantly froze the cheerful atmosphere.

The employees who had been happily crowding around Scarlett and Julian went dead silent. As one, they shuffled backward, leaving the three of them in the center of the lobby. The tension was palpable.

Instead of shrinking back, Scarlett met his dark glare with a look of perfect calm. Her voice was steady and even. "I came because you invited me to discuss business. Handing out some favors to former colleagues along the way is just common courtesy. How is that deliberately humiliating you? Or do you think that, as an executive director here, I don't even have the right to share some good news with my coworkers?"

Her words were sharp, clear, and perfectly logical. Yardley's face grew even darker.

A heavy, suffocating knot formed in his chest, making it ache. He forced himself to look at her properly. She was stunning—her makeup flawless, her posture relaxed but regal. The luxury dress highlighted a graceful silhouette he hadn't noticed before.

The relaxed, luminous aura surrounding her—the unmistakable glow of a woman who was deeply loved—was a far cry from the cautious, exhausted, and quietly suffering woman she had been when she was with him.

She had been reborn. She was dazzling.

Yardley's gaze flicked to Julian. Dressed in a bespoke suit, the man exuded an overwhelming, aristocratic presence. He hadn't said a word, yet he stood firmly by her side, his eyes filled with nothing but devotion and protective warmth.

The moment the words left his mouth, the surrounding employees exchanged loaded glances. To them, the situation was simple: the two were divorced, and moving on was the healthiest outcome. As long as there was no infidelity, remarrying was perfectly normal and deserved congratulations.

But for the mighty CEO of Flynn Group to say something so incredibly bitter and petty in public shattered his authoritative image. It showed a staggering lack of class.

In stark contrast, Scarlett and Julian were handling themselves with grace and dignity, earning the crowd's unspoken respect.

Scarlett replied coolly, "You're just as self-absorbed as ever. I'm here for work. The gifts are just a small token of appreciation for the people I used to work alongside. Since we went our separate ways, I've wished nothing but the best for you. I certainly haven't spent my time scheming up ways to mock you. Furthermore, Julian and I are legally married. We have absolutely nothing to hide."